Good Read

(NorCal Mommy)

I recently read Dr. Tim Kimmel's book Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right and loved his ideas and suggestions so much that I had to send a copy to Montana Mommy! She is loving it too, and so I had to blog about it...

This book comes from a father that shares his current experiences with his own children as well as his education. He is the Executive Director of Family Matters (a non-profit ministry that helps families through each stage of life). This book did not guide me through teething or weening or potty training like so many other resources do; this book talked about how to teach your kids things like integrity, poise, and how to pass on a "legacy of love." I never really sat down and thought about how to teach those kinds of things, just thought that if I have them then I would pass it on. According to this book, there are many opportunities to "parent on purpose." Ha! Imagine that! Again, I never really thought about "parenting on purpose" just thought about wanting the best for my child, teaching her right from wrong, and hoping it all went according to plan. This book helped me to identify specific situations (and create situations) that I could teach my child about these intangible, but oh so important, character traits. I won't give away anymore, but I will say that it was entertaining as well as thought provoking. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!